Book a Site Inspection
You can call us at any time to book a site inspection.
However, if you need a same‑day inspection, you should contact the Business Support Team by phone:
For all other inspections, you can submit a request online.
Please allow up to 12 hours for online requests to be processed.
Once your inspection has been booked, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If we are unable to process your request, we will contact you directly.
What Inspections need to be made
You can view our inspection guide to make sure you are contacting us at the correct stages of your project.
*This stage must be reached to ensure that this application does not lapse in accordance with Reg 46A.
| Stage of work | Extensions | Loft Conversions | Internal Alterations | Garage / Garage Conversions | New Bathrooms | New Windows | New Dwellings |
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| First Inspection To inspect the first stage of work and confirm target commencement date. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statutory Commencement* Please complete notification form | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Excavations To ensure foundations are excavated to a satisfactory depth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Oversite / Damp proof membrane / Tanking To check preparation for oversite concrete | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Damp proof course To ensure dpc has been laid correctly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Drainage Drains laid and before covering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Drainage Testing of drains for water tightness after covering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Before covering any structural timbers, steelwork or concrete | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Roof/Floor Insulation To check correct thickness/installation of insulation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Before covering electrical installation | There is no need to call us to inspect electrical installation provided that the installer is suitably registered under a Competent Person Scheme and is able to register their works. Where a Part P competent electrician is not used, please contact Building Control as a separate Building Notice will be required for this type of work. | ||||||
| Completion of work Final inpection to be notified to us within 5 days of completion. To notify us, please complete our completion form | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Make Sure You Book a Final Inspection
A Final Inspection must be booked within 5 days of work completing, and a Notice of Completion must be signed by all duty holders.
If these requirements are not met, we will not be able to issue your Completion Certificate.
A Completion Certificate is issued after:
- we have carried out a satisfactory final inspection
- we have received a Notice of Completion signed by all duty holders
- full payment of your building control fee has been made
- any relevant competent person scheme notifications have been submitted
Your Completion Certificate is an important document and should be kept in a safe place.
It shows future purchasers, banks, building societies and solicitors that, as far as can be ascertained, the work on your project complied with the Building Regulations.
